Bhuvneshwar Kumar, the 36-year-old pacer for Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), has made a significant impact in IPL 2026, claiming 17 wickets in just nine matches. His resurgence has prompted former Indian cricketer Virender Sehwag to call on the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) selectors to consider him for the national T20I squad. Sehwag argued that age should not be a limiting factor, highlighting Bhuvneshwar's ability to perform at a high level. He recalled the successful combination of Bhuvneshwar and Jasprit Bumrah in the past and expressed hope for their reunion in the national team. Bhuvneshwar's recent performances have been stellar, including taking at least three wickets in four of RCB's last five matches. Notably, he has equaled his total wicket tally from IPL 2025 in just nine matches this season. With 352 wickets in 325 T20 matches, he stands as the first Indian pacer to surpass the 350-wicket milestone, second only to spinner Yuzvendra Chahal, who leads with 391 wickets.